Employment in private firms in the construction industry rose by 8.5 per cent in the year between July 1997 and July 1998. The monthly employment index increased from 114.9 in July to 124.7 in July 1998.
Increase in building jobs
Employment in private firms in the construction industry rose by 8.5 per cent in the year between July 1997 and July 1998
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